ELMHURST, Ill. – The quest for a third straight postseason appearance begins in September, as Elmhurst Women's Soccer released their 2026 season schedule on Wednesday.
The schedule features 12 appearances for the Bluejays at Langhorst Field, beginning with a three-match homestand to start the new year. Elmhurst will play host to Beloit (Wisc.) on September 1, St. Norbert (Wisc.) on September 5, and Manchester (Ind.) on September 9 to get the season started.
After three consecutive road trips, the Jays will play six straight matches at home, beginning on September 19 against Olivet (Mich.). Three of the six matches are against CCIW opponents, including the defending CCIW champs North Central, in a rematch of last season's semifinal on October 3.
Following a pair of non-conference matches at Langhorst, against Concordia (Ill.) and Cornell (Iowa) on October 11 and 14, the Jays will play three of their final four matches on the road, with the home season finale set for October 24 against Carroll.
The CCIW Women's Soccer Championship begins with first-round matches on October 31, and concludes with the CCIW Final, slated for Saturday, November 7.